Mary Lee Wilson, of Freeport, IL departed this earthly life December 20, 2021 in her home. She was born August 25, 1939 in Holly Grove, Arkansas the daughter Theodore and Magnolia Smith.  Mary lived in Freeport 21years coming from Chicago, IL. She married James Wilson, he preceded her in death. Mary was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport; serving on the Mothers Board and on the Missionary Board. Mary attended schools in Arkansas and attended Kennedy-King College in Chicago.

Mary leaves to cherish many loving memories, two sons, James (Janet) Wilson and Michael (Charlene) Wilson; five daughters, Patricia Williams, Suzette (Tyrone)  Boddie, Sandra (Nathaniel ) Handy, Sabrina (Kwame) Hackman and Katina Wilson; 37 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; sister, Luevinia (Jimmie) Cutts and brother, Sammy Smith; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; two daughters Bonnie Jean Lowe and Kahana Antrese Tucker; 7 sister and 4 brothers;

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church 602 S. Chicago Ave. Burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery Freeport.  Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 200 N. Johnston Ave.